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The Ellmer College of Health Sciences invites applications for a dynamic, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as Chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a comprehensive and growing department with strong professional programs, dedicated faculty, and meaningful community partnerships. The Chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health and rehabilitation education and respond to evolving workforce needs and emerging trends in rehabilitation and health sciences while contributing to the broader mission and impact of the university.
Job Responsibility:
Provides academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for a comprehensive department that includes programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, and Preclinical Studies
Serve as Program Director for the newly launched Pre-Clinical Studies major in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree Program, providing leadership for curriculum development, assessment, program growth and student success initiatives
Fosters excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and clinical mentorship by cultivating a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing departmental culture
Responsible for strategic leadership, faculty development, fiscal stewardship, accreditation oversight, and meaningful engagement with internal and external stakeholders
Oversees curriculum, assessment, and continuous quality improvement across undergraduate and graduate programs, ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, and supports ongoing accreditation processes
Managing school resources, expanding funding support for scholarship and training, and strengthening partnerships with clinical agencies, community organizations, alumni, and advisory boards to enhance student learning, research impact, and community engagement
Requirements:
Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and eligibility for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor
Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity appropriate for a tenured faculty appointment
Documented academic or research leadership experience (e.g., Program Director, Department Chair, Associate Chair, Research Lab or Center Director)
Experience with academic administration, including curriculum oversight, assessment, and accreditation or continuous quality improvement processes
Demonstrated ability to provide collaborative, strategic leadership, including faculty mentorship, resource management, and engagement with institutional and external stakeholders
Nice to have:
Demonstrated record of external grant funding and/or leadership of multidisciplinary or collaborative research programs
Experience with innovative, evidence-informed, and/or technology-enhanced teaching and learning approaches across undergraduate or graduate education
Demonstrated commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices in teaching, research, leadership, and clinical engagement
Record of interprofessional collaboration and/or meaningful community-engaged partnerships that enhance education, research, or practice
Experience contributing to program growth, innovation, or strategic initiatives within academic or health professions settings